Latest Product Updates and Feature Enhancements in Sales Performance Management
Salesforce Expands MuleSoft Agent Fabric with Automated Discovery - Salesforce
Salesforce has expanded its MuleSoft Agent Fabric with new automated discovery capabilities, enhancing AI agent management across platforms like Salesforce Agentforce, Amazon Bedrock, and Google Clou...d's Vertex AI. The update introduces Agent Scanners for automatic detection and cataloging of AI agents, providing a unified control plane for governance and visibility. This development supports scalable AI deployment, offering seamless integration and oversight of agents and tools within the enterprise.
LLUMIN CMMS+ for Predictive Maintenance and Asset Management Now Available on SAP Store
LLumin's CMMS+ is now available on the SAP Store, integrating with SAP ERP platforms like SAP Business One and S/4HANA. This integration enhances asset management by automating maintenance workflows,... improving asset reliability, and enabling predictive maintenance. The partnership aims to streamline operations and provide real-time cost visibility, benefiting organizations with reduced downtime and optimized asset performance.
New and upcoming innovations for Agentforce Commerce
Salesforce has introduced new innovations for Agentforce Commerce, enhancing B2C commerce with AI-driven features. These include agentic shopping for personalized experiences, ChatGPT catalog integra...tion, and Google's Universal Commerce Protocol integration. New capabilities in contextual search, connected commerce, intelligent order management, and point-of-sale systems are also highlighted. These updates aim to improve customer engagement, operational efficiency, and drive growth.
IBM introduces AI-ready Sovereign Software to address digital sovereignty needs
IBM has launched IBM Sovereign Core, an AI-ready software designed to enable secure and compliant sovereign environments for AI workloads. This offering addresses the increasing demand for digital so...vereignty amid stricter regulations and data governance needs.
IBM Introduces Enterprise Solution for Agentic AI - AutoGPT
IBM has launched Enterprise Advantage, a consulting service designed to help enterprises scale agentic AI efficiently. This service integrates IBM's consulting expertise with proven AI tools, enablin...g organizations to build and govern AI platforms at scale. It supports existing infrastructures, allowing continued use of platforms like AWS and Google Cloud. Companies like Pearson are already leveraging this service to enhance AI deployment and governance.
Centrical Launches AI Role-Play Simulations and Coaching to Close the Frontline Readiness Gap - The Manila Times
Centrical has launched AI Role-Play simulations and coaching, designed to enhance frontline employee readiness by providing realistic practice environments. This solution integrates with Centrical's ...Performance Intelligence Platform, offering personalized feedback and continuous skill development. It aims to close the gap between training and real-world job readiness, improving metrics like sales conversion and customer satisfaction. The AI Role-Play is available for early access, with a full rollout by Q2 2026.
Cien.ai Product Updates: 2025 Year in Review: The Cien GTM Suite & TrueAI Platform
Cien.ai's 2025 product updates focused on transparency, strategic depth, and scalability. Enhancements include the "Peek Inside" AI model for transparency, upgraded CRM heatmaps, and advanced segment...ation for strategy. The TrueAI platform now supports enterprise-grade speed with a new data API and performance architecture improvements.
Zoho Office Integrator 2025: An overview of the features we added throughout the year
Zoho's Office Integrator 2025 introduced PDF editing capabilities, enhanced Zoho Writer, Sheet, and Show with new features like password protection and regex functions, and added role-based permissio...ns and flexible payment options. For 2026, Zoho plans to offer personalized forms, dynamic spreadsheets, and integration with Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.
IBM Launches Enterprise Advantage Service to Help Businesses Scale Agentic AI - IBM Newsroom
IBM has launched the Enterprise Advantage Service, an AI-powered consulting offering designed to help businesses scale agentic AI applications. This service allows organizations to build and operate ...tailored AI platforms without altering existing cloud or infrastructure setups. It leverages IBM's consulting expertise and proven AI tools to enhance workflow integration and productivity, as demonstrated by clients like Pearson.
Dialpad Launches Real-Time AI in Japan
Dialpad has launched its real-time AI capabilities in Japan, offering features like Japanese transcription, AI Recaps, and real-time coaching at no cost until April 2026. This launch, in partnership ...with SoftBank, aims to enhance productivity for Japanese enterprises by providing advanced AI tools tailored for business communication.
Agentforce MCP Beta Brings All the Power of Tool Calling, None of the Context Bloat
Salesforce has introduced Agentforce MCP Support in beta, enhancing AI agent capabilities by integrating Anthropic's Model Context Protocol. This feature allows enterprises to connect agents to third...-party tools with ease, manage access controls, and prevent data exposure. The integration aims to improve interoperability and security for AI agents, offering a streamlined setup and management process.
Zoho's comprehensive e-signature solution now approved by the Israel Tax Authority
Zoho Sign, Zoho's digital signature solution, has been officially approved by the Israel Tax Authority for remote signing. This approval, valid until August 31, 2026, ensures compliance with security... and regulatory standards, allowing tax professionals in Israel to use Zoho Sign for document signing. The solution integrates with Zoho's apps and external platforms, enhancing operational efficiency for financial service providers.
Salesforce rolls out new AI-powered Slackbot for enterprise customers - Investing.com India
Salesforce has launched an AI-powered Slackbot to help enterprise users perform tasks without leaving Slack. The tool, part of Salesforce's Agentforce 360 vision, integrates AI to understand user con...text and improve productivity. Available to Business+ and Enterprise+ customers, it aims to streamline workflows while maintaining security standards.
ZS Releases Research on Early Personalization in Pharmaceutical Launch Planning - USA Today
ZS has released research focusing on early personalization in pharmaceutical launch planning. The study highlights the importance of integrating personalized engagement strategies during the initial ...market entry phases, rather than post-launch. It identifies challenges such as limited customer data access and fragmented systems, and explores the potential of generative AI in enhancing launch planning frameworks.
Introducing the Rapid AI Security Assessment: Secure Your AI Innovation with IBM and Palo ...
IBM and Palo Alto Networks have launched the Rapid AI Security Assessment to identify and mitigate AI security risks in cloud environments. This two-week program uses IBM's methodology and Palo Alto'...s Prisma AIRS platform to uncover misconfigurations and shadow AI deployments, offering actionable recommendations aligned with global standards. The collaboration aims to enhance AI security without hindering innovation.
SAP reveals new AI retail tools spanning planning to orders - IT Brief Asia
SAP has announced new AI-driven retail tools, enhancing planning, merchandising, and order management. Key updates include Retail Intelligence for demand planning, AI-assisted assortment management, ...and an Order Reliability Agent for order management. These tools aim to integrate AI into core retail operations, offering seamless data connectivity and operational efficiency. General availability is expected in the first half of 2026.
Unveiling CRM Dashboards: Integration with Sales Tools
Spinify has integrated CRM dashboards with sales leaderboard solutions, enhancing sales performance by providing real-time insights and fostering a competitive environment. This integration allows se...amless data flow and comprehensive performance tracking, motivating sales teams to exceed targets. By connecting CRM dashboards with other sales tools, Spinify optimizes processes and improves customer engagement.
Gryphon AI announces Gryphon ONE for Salesforce on Salesforce AppExchange
Gryphon AI launched Gryphon ONE on Salesforce AppExchange, enhancing compliance and engagement solutions. This strategic product release aims to transform compliance risk management into a growth dri...ver by leveraging trust as a strategic asset to boost revenue.
New in Zoho Sheet: Multi-select picklist, web forms, workflows and more
Zoho Sheet introduces new features to enhance data entry and collaboration. Updates include multi-select picklists, web forms for data collection, and workflows for streamlined collaboration. Users c...an now mark spreadsheets as final to prevent changes and receive email notifications for edits. The platform also increases its capacity, supporting up to 10 million cells per spreadsheet.
Announcing SAP Business One integrations in Zoho Flow
Zoho has announced the integration of SAP Business One with Zoho Flow, enabling businesses to automate workflows and connect SAP B1 with other applications. This integration allows users to streamlin...e operations, such as sales order automation and customer onboarding, while maintaining ERP-grade security through Zoho Flow's On-Prem Agent. The integration is available for Zoho Flow Professional plan users and those using Zoho Flow via Zoho One or Zoho Creator 6.
Introducing ZeptoMail's one-click migration for Postmark and SendGrid users
Zoho introduces a one-click migration feature for ZeptoMail, enabling seamless transitions for Postmark and SendGrid users. This feature allows users to migrate domains, email templates, suppression ...lists, and webhooks without manual intervention, ensuring a smooth transition of transactional email data. The process involves a few simple steps and provides a retry option for any migration failures.
Metrics to Measure your AI Sales Role Plays
Mindtickle highlights the importance of measuring AI sales role plays using three tiers of metrics: seller engagement, skill performance, and revenue impact. These metrics help teams understand the e...ffectiveness of AI sales training in improving seller behavior and driving sales outcomes. Mindtickle's integrated AI role play platform connects practice data with real sales outcomes, ensuring that sales leaders can track and prove the impact of training on pipeline progression and win rates.
Introducing Contractor Payroll for Indian businesses
Zoho has introduced Contractor Payroll for Indian businesses within its Zoho Payroll platform. This new feature allows companies to manage contractors alongside full-time employees, offering seamless... onboarding, compliance automation, and flexible payment options. It integrates with Zoho Books, Zoho People, and Zoho Expense, ensuring unified payroll processing. Available at no extra cost from the Standard Plan, it aims to simplify payroll management for diverse, modern teams.
Salesforce Bolsters Customer Trust and Resilience with Net New ISO 22301Certification
Salesforce has achieved the ISO/IEC 22301:2019 certification, enhancing its business continuity management. This certification ensures operational resilience and minimal downtime for Salesforce's ser...vices, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and others. It complements existing certifications like ISO 27001 and ISO 42001, reinforcing Salesforce's reputation as a trusted provider of AI, data, and CRM solutions.
IBM Advances Generative, Agentic AI Deeper into SAP Operations with ICAMS - ERP Today
IBM has introduced its Application Management Suite for SAP (ICAMS), integrating generative and agentic AI to enhance SAP operations. ICAMS aims to streamline SAP transformations by embedding AI into... core management activities, reducing manual maintenance and fostering continuous innovation. The suite supports both SAP ECC and S/4HANA environments, offering features like automated documentation, synthetic data generation, and AI-driven remediation to improve efficiency and reduce regression risks.
Zoho Announces Zoho Spend and Zoho Billing Enterprise Edition, Offering Large Businesses Greater Control and Flexibility Over Billing Operations and Company Spend as They Scale - Morningstar
Zoho launched Zoho Spend and Zoho Billing Enterprise Edition, enhancing its Finance and Operations Platform for large businesses. Zoho Spend offers comprehensive spend management, including payroll a...nd AP automation, while Zoho Billing supports complex billing strategies and revenue recognition. Both solutions integrate AI for automation and insights, improving financial decision-making and operational efficiency.
Oracle brings Database@Google Cloud services in India
Oracle has launched Oracle Database@Google Cloud in India, allowing local access to Oracle database services in the Google Cloud Mumbai region. This service supports multicloud strategies, AI, analyt...ics, and data residency needs. It integrates with Google Cloud's AI platforms, enabling enterprises to modernize applications and migrate workloads. The offering includes Oracle Exadata Database Service, Oracle Autonomous AI Database, and Oracle Autonomous AI Lakehouse.
New! Next Gen Marketing Cloud, Archive and New Licensing Now Generally Available for ISVs
Salesforce has launched the Next Gen Marketing Cloud, Archive, and a new licensing model for ISVs, now generally available. These offerings allow ISVs to embed Salesforce's AI-native capabilities dir...ectly into their applications, enhancing marketing automation, personalization, and data governance. The new licensing structure aims to reduce costs and increase adoption by shifting to a login-based model.
Oracle says it might let customers bring their own hardware into its data centers
Oracle is considering allowing customers to bring their own hardware into its data centers, potentially reducing Oracle's capital expenses. This approach is part of exploring various business models,... including leasing options with chip providers. Additionally, Oracle has expanded its Database@Google Cloud offering to new regions, including India and Canada, enhancing multicloud capabilities and AI integration.
Xactly Unveils New AI Agents to Optimize GTM Strategy
Xactly has launched Incent AI Agents to enhance sales performance management by optimizing incentive compensation programs. These AI-powered tools improve agility and operational efficiency for SPM p...ractitioners and provide sellers with insights into performance and commissions. The agents leverage Xactly's proprietary data and AI architecture to offer a collaborative, intuitive experience, aligning sales teams with strategic priorities.
Zoho launches billing and unified spend platform for large enterprises
Zoho has launched Zoho Billing Enterprise Edition and Zoho Spend, expanding its finance product portfolio. The new platforms cater to large enterprises, offering advanced billing and unified spend ma...nagement solutions. Zoho Billing supports various pricing models and regional tax regulations, while Zoho Spend integrates payroll and automates procurement processes to enhance financial visibility and governance.
Xactly Unveils New AI Agents to Transform Incentive Compensation Management and Optimize Go-to-Market Strategy
Xactly has launched Incent AI Agents on its Intelligent Revenue Platform, enhancing sales performance management by automating incentive compensation processes. These AI agents offer SPM practitioner...s tools for rapid program design and performance optimization, while sellers gain insights into their earnings and can manage compensation queries. This innovation leverages Xactly's proprietary data to drive revenue growth with agility and precision.
Zoho Payroll is now available in Canada
Zoho Payroll has expanded its availability to Canada, offering businesses automated payroll processing with compliance to federal and provincial laws. The software supports multiple pay frequencies, ...employee management, and integrates with Zoho Books and Zoho Expense for seamless operations. Features include a self-service portal for employees and compliance with Canadian tax regulations.
AutoRABIT Announces FedRAMP Milestones for Salesforce Security Solutions
AutoRABIT has achieved FedRAMP Moderate Authorization to Operate (ATO) for its CodeScan and Guard solutions, enhancing security for Salesforce environments in government agencies. These solutions add...ress Salesforce's unique security challenges by automating code analysis and monitoring configurations, aligning with federal compliance standards to protect sensitive data and streamline compliance processes.
Salesforce Enhances AI Reliability with New Observability Tools for Agents
Salesforce has introduced new observability tools to enhance AI agent reliability, focusing on analytics, optimization, and health monitoring. These tools provide small businesses with insights into ...AI performance, enabling better decision-making and operational efficiency. Early adopters like 1-800Accountant and Engine report improved service quality and scalability. The tools aim to address challenges in managing AI agents, offering a pathway for businesses to optimize AI deployment.
Zoho POS is now available for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Zoho has launched its Zoho POS solution in Saudi Arabia, featuring VAT compliance and a fully localized Arabic interface. This cloud-based point-of-sale system helps retailers manage inventory, billi...ng, and customer interactions. It supports multiple languages, integrates with Zoho Books and other platforms, and offers features like loyalty management and dynamic pricing. The service is available for SAR 39 per month.
Webex Training Center End-of-Life: How to Migrate to CloudShare
Cisco's Webex Training Center is reaching its end-of-life, prompting users to seek alternatives. CloudShare offers a seamless migration path, preserving existing training setups without disruption. I...t provides a cloud-native environment with features like browser-based labs, automated scaling, and real-time instructor visibility, making it an ideal replacement for hands-on labs and virtual instructor-led training.
Sales Leaderboards Boost Productivity
Spinify's sales leaderboard platform enhances productivity by integrating with CRM systems to provide real-time performance data. The platform fosters team collaboration through features like team ch...allenges and peer recognition, while offering customization and user-friendly interfaces. Spinify's gamification approach turns sales tasks into engaging activities, boosting motivation and performance.
SAP unveils EU AI Cloud for full data sovereignty - Process Excellence Network
SAP has launched the EU AI Cloud, designed to ensure full data sovereignty for European users. This initiative aims to address data privacy and compliance needs, enhancing SAP's cloud offerings in th...e region.
Cyntexa Announces Updates to ChargeOn on Salesforce AppExchange - Markets Financial Content
Cyntexa has updated its ChargeOn application on Salesforce AppExchange, enhancing payment processing and orchestration capabilities. ChargeOn integrates with over 14 global payment gateways, offering... streamlined revenue automation and eliminating vendor lock-in. The update includes advanced features for secure, efficient payment management within Salesforce, including PCI and DSS compliance.
ManageEngine boosts CloudSpend with multi - portal tools for cost control
ManageEngine has enhanced its CloudSpend platform with a new multi-portal architecture, targeting managed service providers and multi-tenant enterprises. This update introduces features for dedicated... client environments, AI-driven cost-saving recommendations, and automated billing, aimed at improving cloud cost management and compliance. The platform supports major cloud providers and offers a flexible pricing model.
Arcade.dev Authors Core MCP Capability Unlocking Secure AI Agents at Scale
Arcade.dev has developed a core MCP capability that enhances secure AI agent deployment at scale.
Strategic Partnerships and Integrations in Sales Performance Management
LM, PG&E, Salesforce and Wells Fargo Launch EMBERPOINT to Tr - ASDNews
Salesforce, along with Lockheed Martin, PG&E, and Wells Fargo, has launched EMBERPOINT, a venture aimed at transforming wildfire prevention and response. Salesforce will provide the digital foundatio...n, integrating data streams into a real-time response engine using Agentforce and Slack. This partnership seeks to enhance wildfire safety through advanced technologies and coordinated efforts.
Dialpad and TD SYNNEX Partner to Bring Agentic AI Communications to Global Markets
Dialpad has partnered with TD SYNNEX to expand its global reach, offering AI-powered communications solutions through TD SYNNEX's network. This collaboration enables TD SYNNEX partners to access Dial...pad's unified communications and Agentic AI solutions, enhancing customer interactions with AI-driven insights and automation. The partnership aims to modernize communication stacks and improve global scalability.
e& and IBM Launches Enterprise-grade agentic AI - INTLBM
IBM and e& have launched an enterprise-grade agentic AI solution, built on IBM watsonx Orchestrate, to enhance governance, risk, and compliance processes. This collaboration, unveiled at the World Ec...onomic Forum, integrates AI into e&'s systems, enabling faster decisions and consistent policy interpretation. The initiative demonstrates IBM's AI capabilities in real-world enterprise environments, emphasizing governance and accountability.
DXC and SAP Deepen Collaboration in Europe to Accelerate Business Innovation with AI
DXC Technology and SAP have expanded their collaboration in Europe with the SAP NEXTLEVEL BTP & AI initiative. This partnership focuses on co-designing AI use cases and developing AI-based solutions ...on SAP's Business Technology Platform. DXC joins the SAP AppHaus Alliances, enhancing their ability to deliver human-centric AI solutions and optimize business processes.
SAP & Fresenius Team Up to Drive AI-Enabled Digital Healthcare Transformation in Europe
SAP and Fresenius have formed a strategic partnership to develop an AI-powered healthcare ecosystem in Europe. This collaboration leverages SAP's enterprise software and AI technologies to enhance da...ta sovereignty, security, and interoperability in healthcare. The initiative aims to transform healthcare processes, promoting SAP's focus on healthcare as a core industry, and presents new opportunities for partners and integrators.
Salesforce Partners with Google to Launch Universal Commerce Protocol ...
Salesforce and Google have expanded their partnership to launch the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), enabling Agentforce Commerce merchants to integrate with Google's AI-driven shopping experiences.... This collaboration aims to enhance product discovery and checkout processes across Google's platforms, leveraging AI for seamless, conversational commerce.
Google's Mandiant releases free Salesforce access control checker - iTnews
Mandiant, a Google-owned security vendor, has released AuraInspector, an open-source tool to detect access control misconfigurations in Salesforce environments. The tool identifies potential security... gaps in the Salesforce Aura framework, helping prevent unauthorized data access. It automates the detection of misconfigurations, using Salesforce's GraphQL API to bypass data retrieval limits. AuraInspector is available on GitHub but is not an official Google product.
IDrive Launches Salesforce Backup: Offering Comprehensive, Automatic Cloud-to ... - Yahoo Finance
IDrive has launched a new product, IDrive Salesforce Backup, which provides comprehensive, automated cloud-to-cloud backup for Salesforce data and metadata. This solution offers enterprise-grade feat...ures, including automated daily backups, ransomware-ready disaster recovery, and granular restore capabilities. It ensures compliance with SOC 2 Type 2, SEC, SOX, and HIPAA standards, and is priced at $20/user/year with unlimited storage.
Fortimize Expands Salesforce Performance Suite With New Data Utilization Assessment
Fortimize has introduced a Data Utilization Assessment to its Salesforce Performance Suite. This new tool aids Salesforce customers in optimizing data movement, credit usage, and architecture readine...ss, crucial for managing usage-based pricing models. It enhances transparency and predictability, supporting AI and multi-cloud expansion without destabilizing operations.
Thomson Reuters Unveils Integration for SAP Ariba Central Invoice Management to ...
Thomson Reuters has integrated its ONESOURCE Indirect Tax Determination solution with SAP Ariba Central Invoice Management. This integration enables real-time tax calculation, enhancing invoice proce...ssing and compliance for businesses using SAP Ariba. The collaboration leverages new tax APIs and SAP Business Technology Platform for improved connectivity and performance.
Salesforce and AWS Launch Agentforce 360 to Simplify Enterprise AI Adoption
Salesforce and AWS have launched Agentforce 360, a platform designed to simplify AI adoption for enterprises. This collaboration combines Salesforce's CRM expertise with AWS's cloud capabilities, off...ering features like compliance tools and intuitive AI integration. The platform, available via AWS Marketplace, aims to streamline AI procurement and enhance business operations, particularly for small businesses in regulated industries.
Dynatrace Expands Collaboration with Google Cloud to Help Power the Next Generation of AI Innovation - Business Wire
Dynatrace has expanded its collaboration with Google Cloud to enhance AI innovation. This partnership aims to integrate Dynatrace's observability capabilities with Google Cloud's infrastructure, enab...ling more efficient AI-driven solutions for enterprises.
Deloitte India and Zoho forge a strategic alliance to drive digital transformation
Deloitte India and Zoho have formed a strategic alliance to enhance digital transformation for mid-market and enterprise firms in India. This collaboration will leverage Zoho's cloud-based solutions ...and Deloitte's industry expertise to deliver tailored, high-impact solutions across sectors like healthcare, NBFCs, and eCommerce. The alliance aims to streamline operations, boost productivity, and drive growth through joint go-to-market strategies and industry-specific solutions.
IBM and Pearson Collaborate to Build New AI - Powered Learning Tools for Organizations and Individuals Worldwide
IBM and Pearson have formed a global partnership to create AI-powered learning tools for businesses and educational institutions. Utilizing IBM's watsonx Orchestrate and Governance, the collaboration... aims to enhance skill development and productivity. IBM will support Pearson in developing a custom AI learning platform, benefiting IBM's workforce and customers. This partnership aligns with Pearson's strategy to foster strategic alliances for improved customer outcomes.
Dialpad and the Florida Panthers Bring Real-Time AI to its Business Communications - Business Wire
Dialpad partners with the Florida Panthers to integrate real-time AI into the team's business communications, enhancing efficiency and collaboration.
Riyadh Air and IBM Partner to Launch World's First AI-Native Airline - IBM Newsroom
IBM and Riyadh Air have partnered to launch the world's first AI-native airline. This collaboration, announced at IBM Think Riyadh 2025, aims to enhance Riyadh Air's operations with AI-powered soluti...ons, improving agility and unifying experiences for employees and guests. The partnership sets a new standard in the aviation industry by integrating IBM's advanced AI technologies.
IBM Collaborates with Karnataka Bank to Build API Platform for Faster Service Delivery | AIM
IBM and Karnataka Bank are collaborating to develop an API platform aimed at enhancing service delivery speed. This partnership will leverage IBM's technology to streamline banking operations and imp...rove customer experiences.
IBM and AWS Strengthen Partnership to Accelerate Enterprise Agentic AI Across Industries
IBM and AWS have strengthened their partnership to accelerate the deployment of Agentic AI solutions across various industries. This collaboration integrates IBM's AI technology with AWS services, of...fering enterprises enhanced flexibility in scaling AI. Key initiatives include the integration of IBM watsonx Orchestrate with Amazon Bedrock and the launch of IBM Bob, an AI-first IDE. The partnership also focuses on SAP S/4HANA modernization and quantum-safe security solutions.
IBM Partners with Kaggle to Launch AI Benchmarks for Enterprise Use - TipRanks.com
IBM has partnered with Kaggle to launch AI benchmarks for enterprise use. This collaboration aims to make AI model evaluation more accessible through public leaderboards, enabling engineers and resea...rchers to assess AI performance on real-world tasks. The initiative seeks to improve AI reliability in business settings by expanding benchmarks over time.
Capco and PureFacts announce strategic partnership
Capco and PureFacts have formed a strategic partnership to enhance revenue optimization for wealth and asset managers. This collaboration combines PureFacts' revenue management software with Capco's ...advisory expertise, aiming to improve transparency, efficiency, and growth in financial services. The partnership targets wealth managers, RIAs, and insurance providers, addressing regulatory and operational challenges.
Artificio Products Inc. Joins SAP PartnerEdge Open Ecosystem to Accelerate Enterprise ...
Artificio Products Inc. has joined the SAP PartnerEdge Open Ecosystem, enabling seamless integration between its AI-powered document processing platform and SAP systems. This partnership allows SAP c...ustomers to automate document workflows, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Artificio's platform offers features like automated invoice processing and compliance document handling, significantly reducing manual intervention.
SAP Selects TCS in 5-Year Deal to Transform its IT Landscape | MarketScreener
SAP has chosen Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for a five-year agreement to overhaul its IT infrastructure. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance SAP's technological capabilities and operation...al efficiency.
AUMOVIO and SAP Form Strategic Partnership for a More Agile IT Setup - Electronics Media
AUMOVIO and SAP have formed a strategic partnership to migrate AUMOVIO's entire SAP landscape to the cloud using SAP Cloud ERP Private. This collaboration aims to enhance agility, streamline IT costs..., and enable faster deployment of AI-driven solutions. The cloud-based platform will integrate core business applications, improve supply chain transparency, and support AUMOVIO's growth with scalable, future-proof IT infrastructure.
MapmyIndia, Zoho Integrate Mapping Intelligence Into Zoho CRM - ciol.com
Zoho and MapmyIndia have integrated mapping intelligence into Zoho CRM. This collaboration enhances Zoho CRM's capabilities by incorporating advanced mapping features, allowing users to visualize and... analyze geographic data within the CRM platform.
MapmyIndia and Zoho integrate location intelligence tools into Zoho CRM
Zoho and MapmyIndia have integrated MapmyIndia's location-based tools into Zoho CRM. This collaboration allows Zoho CRM users to access features like Address Capture and Nearby Lead Finder within the... CRM, enhancing sales operations with location intelligence. The integration aims to support Indian businesses by combining business and spatial intelligence, and is now available to Zoho CRM users across India.
Adecco says joint venture with Salesforce can help reduce AI bubble risks - Reuters
Adecco and Salesforce have formed a joint venture aimed at mitigating risks associated with the AI bubble. This collaboration leverages Salesforce's AI CRM capabilities to enhance Adecco's offerings ...and ensure sustainable AI integration.
MapmyIndia announces partnership with Zoho CRM - Capital Market
MapmyIndia has partnered with Zoho CRM to enhance its customer relationship management capabilities. This collaboration aims to integrate MapmyIndia's mapping solutions with Zoho's CRM platform, offe...ring improved location-based services for businesses.
Mercedes - Benz India and Zoho launches SKYLine, bespoke and decentralized Dealer Management System, redefining customer experience by offering a state - of - art seamless and integrated customer journey
Mercedes-Benz India and Zoho have launched SKYLine, a bespoke Dealer Management System built on Zoho CRM, designed to enhance customer experience through a decentralized architecture. This system int...egrates real-time analytics, automation, and AI-driven insights, offering a seamless customer journey across Mercedes-Benz's dealership network in India. The collaboration highlights Zoho's technological prowess and commitment to innovative solutions.
IBM and Cisco partner on scalable networked quantum computing initiative
IBM and Cisco have partnered to develop a scalable network of quantum computers, aiming for a demonstration by 2030. The collaboration will leverage IBM's quantum computing expertise and Cisco's quan...tum networking innovations to connect large-scale quantum computers. This initiative aims to enhance quantum computational power and explore new possibilities in secure communications and environmental monitoring.
DataGroomr Announces Updates to its AI-Powered Data Quality App on Salesforce AppExchange
DataGroomr has updated its AI-powered data quality app on Salesforce AppExchange, introducing AI Recommendations and Live Dedupe features. These enhancements provide real-time deduplication and AI-dr...iven insights, enabling Salesforce users to automate and improve data quality management. The app's no-code interface and adaptive AI simplify data management, enhancing data accuracy and supporting downstream analytics and AI initiatives.
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Business Moves in Sales Performance Management
CIEN Acquires Nubis: How it Turns Buyouts Into Competitive Advantage - TradingView
CIEN has acquired Nubis, leveraging this buyout to enhance its competitive edge. This strategic acquisition is expected to bolster CIEN's market position and expand its technological capabilities.
Snowflake acquires Observe to enhance its observability capabilities - SiliconANGLE
Snowflake Inc. has acquired Observe AI Inc., a startup known for its observability platform, to enhance its data platform capabilities. The acquisition will integrate Observe's AI SRE tool, which aid...s developers in diagnosing technical issues, into Snowflake's platform. This move aims to improve troubleshooting by allowing longer retention of telemetry data, reducing storage costs, and enhancing data management.
SalesRabbit Acquires Roofle to Unify Field Sales, Online Buying, and Production for Roofing and Home Improvement Contractors - PR Newswire
SalesRabbit has acquired Roofle to integrate field sales, online buying, and production for roofing and home improvement contractors. This acquisition, alongside RoofLink, creates a comprehensive pla...tform for managing the entire sales and production workflow. The unified system aims to enhance efficiency, reduce software costs, and improve accuracy for contractors, supporting both local and large multi-market teams.
Movate acquires Solomo to boost AI, Salesforce capabilities - Outsource Accelerator
Movate acquired Solomo to enhance its AI and Salesforce capabilities, focusing on healthcare sector solutions. Solomo's expertise in Salesforce-driven solutions will integrate with Movate's AI suite ...to improve enterprise data management and customer experience platforms. This acquisition aims to meet growing demand for integrated, data-driven solutions in healthcare and other sectors.
Salesforce to Acquire Qualified to Boost AI Marketing Capabilities
Salesforce has agreed to acquire Qualified, an AI marketing solutions provider, to enhance its Agentforce products. This acquisition aims to improve Salesforce's AI capabilities in marketing by integ...rating Qualified's technology for lead engagement and conversion. The deal is set to close in Salesforce's fiscal year 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.
IBM acquires Confluent to aid in AI deployment - No Jitter
IBM has acquired Confluent for $11 billion to enhance its AI deployment capabilities. This acquisition will integrate Confluent's data stream platform into IBM's offerings, enabling better data gover...nance and real-time data processing for AI applications. The deal is expected to close by mid-2026, further strengthening IBM's hybrid cloud and data management solutions.
Funding News and Financial Performance in Sales Performance Management
IBM - Announcements
IBM has announced the release of its fourth-quarter results, highlighting strong performance driven by double-digit growth in its Software and Infrastructure segments. The company also reported signi...ficant increases in full-year profit and free cash flow, underscoring its robust financial health.
Leadership and Executive Team Updates in Sales Performance Management
Xactly Strengthens C-Suite with Appointment of Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer to Accelerate AI-Driven Innovation | Xactly
Xactly has promoted Kandarp Desai to Chief Technology Officer and Christopher Li to Chief Product Officer. These appointments are part of Xactly's strategy to enhance its AI-driven revenue platform a...nd strengthen its executive team. Desai and Li will focus on advancing technology and product strategy to drive innovation and customer value.
Varicent Appoints Dana Therrien to Advance Commercial Transformation and Revenue Performance Leadership - Business Wire
Varicent has appointed Dana Therrien to enhance its commercial transformation and leadership in revenue performance. This executive change aims to strengthen Varicent's strategic direction in the sal...es and revenue performance software sector.
Theyre more productive than ever: Marc Benioff says hiring in software engineering is mostly flat at Salesforce because of AI but the company is expanding headcount in one key area - ITPro
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff announced that while software engineering hiring remains flat due to AI-driven productivity gains, the company is expanding its workforce in sales and customer engagement ...to support its agentic AI service, Agentforce. This strategic shift highlights Salesforce's focus on enhancing customer relationships and boosting adoption of AI technologies.
SAP India appoints Maurishca Dsouza as Senior Industry Advisor Media - MediaBrief
SAP India has appointed Maurishca Dsouza as Senior Industry Advisor for Media, enhancing its leadership team in the media sector.
Lattice Welcomes Amy Christensen as Chief Revenue Officer - PR Newswire
Lattice has appointed Amy Christensen as the new Chief Revenue Officer. This executive change aims to enhance the company's revenue strategies and growth.
Markus Hilken Appointed to Lead SAP Emarsys Hungary - Budapest Business Journal
Markus Hilken has been appointed to lead SAP Emarsys Hungary, indicating a strategic leadership change within SAP's regional operations.
Awards, Recognitions, and Industry Achievements in Sales Performance Management
Dynatrace Named a Leader in 2025 ISG Provider Lens Multi Public Cloud Solutions Report for Cloud-Native Observability and Security - Yahoo Finance
Dynatrace has been named a Leader in the 2025 ISG Provider Lens Multi Public Cloud Solutions Report for Cloud-Native Observability and Security. This marks the sixth consecutive year of recognition, ...highlighting Dynatrace's strength in AI-powered observability and security. The report emphasizes Dynatrace's ability to provide actionable insights and robust security features, helping enterprises manage complex digital ecosystems effectively.
Dynatrace Recognized as a Customers Choice in the 2025 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Observability Platforms Report - Yahoo Finance
Dynatrace has been recognized as a Customers' Choice in the 2025 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Observability Platforms report. This accolade reflects high customer satisfaction, wit...h Dynatrace rated 4.7 out of 5 stars and 93% of users recommending its solutions. The recognition highlights Dynatrace's commitment to providing AI-powered observability solutions that enhance operational resilience and innovation.
SmartWinnr and HDFC Life Jointly Win Gold in Brandon Hall Group's Excellence in Technology Awards - theweek.in
SmartWinnr and HDFC Life jointly won the Brandon Hall Group Gold award for excellence in the Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology category. This recognition highlights their collaborative digit...al learning platform that enhances training and performance for sales teams through personalized, data-driven coaching. The award underscores the impact of innovative learning technologies in driving business outcomes.
SalesHood Recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Revenue Enablement Platforms - GlobeNewswire
SalesHood has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Revenue Enablement Platforms. The company's AI-driven platform enhances sales enablement by automating tasks and provi...ding personalized training. SalesHood's strengths include comprehensive training paths, customizable content management, and AI Role Play for instant feedback. This recognition highlights SalesHood's impact in improving sales performance and onboarding.
Gong Named a Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Revenue Action Orchestration
Gong has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Revenue Action Orchestration, highlighting its strong execution and vision in the RAO market. Gong's Revenue AI Operating System ex...celled in all four evaluated use cases, including customer acquisition and sales talent coaching, underscoring its pioneering role in revenue technology.
Allego Named a Top Place to Work by The Boston Globe, Expands Leadership with New Industry Wins - PR Newswire
Allego has been recognized as a top workplace by The Boston Globe, ranking #16 among medium-sized companies in Massachusetts. This accolade highlights Allego's commitment to fostering a supportive an...d innovative work environment. The company also received several other awards in 2025, including Inc.'s Best Workplaces and the MarTech Breakthrough Award for Best Enterprise Sales Enablement Software, underscoring its leadership in AI-powered revenue enablement.
Oracle Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Utility Meter Data Management
Oracle has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Utility Meter Data Management Systems 2025. This accolade highlights Oracle's capabilities in delivering large-scale deploy...ments and innovations in AI and automation, enhancing utility operations with clean meter data. Oracle's MDM solution, part of the Oracle Utilities Customer Platform, is now operational in over 100 utility companies, processing billions of meter readings daily.
ZS to introduce ZAIDYN intelligence into Agentforce Life Sciences - PR Newswire
ZS has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Life Sciences R&D AI in Clinical Trials 2025 Vendor Assessment. This accolade highlights ZS's strengths in providing AI-driven ins...ights and scalable solutions for clinical trials. ZS's AI models achieve high accuracy and offer significant improvements in generating novel insights, supporting life sciences companies in digital transformation and AI adoption.
Oracle ACE Sadia Tahseen Excels in Enterprise Middleware and Cloud Integration
Sadia Tahseen, recognized as an Oracle ACE, excels in enterprise middleware and cloud integration, showcasing her expertise in Oracle SOA, OCI, and OIC. The Oracle ACE program honors individuals for ...their significant contributions and leadership in the Oracle community. Tahseen's recognition underscores her impact as a thought leader and mentor, highlighting her role in driving digital transformation and innovation.
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Oracle joins Singapore's enterprise AI push with support for 300 local firms
Oracle supports 300 Singaporean firms in AI adoption through the Enterprise Compute Initiative (ECI). The program offers up to $250,000 in cloud credits and training, with additional support for priv...ate cloud infrastructure. Oracle's AI Customer Excellence Center will aid in developing AI capabilities across various sectors, enhancing digital transformation and competitiveness.
IBM Supersizes Partner Plus Program to Fuel AI Ecosystem Growth in 2026 | The Tech Buzz
IBM has expanded its Partner Plus program to enhance AI ecosystem growth in 2026. The update includes AI-driven selling tools, streamlined market routes, and the Agent Connect initiative to align IBM...'s direct sellers with partners. The program offers tailored support for resellers and service partners, aiming to automate processes and integrate IBM technology like watsonx into proprietary services.
Salesforce launches startup program in Malaysia and the Philippines - TNGlobal
Salesforce has expanded its Startup Program to Malaysia and the Philippines, providing local startups access to AI-powered products, mentorship, and go-to-market opportunities. This expansion aims to... foster growth in these regions' startup ecosystems, aligning with Salesforce's commitment to ASEAN and South Asia. The program, active since 2021, now supports over 435 startups, including more than 230 AI-first companies.
Zoho opens its first UAE datacentres to boost cloud adoption
Zoho has launched its first datacentres in the UAE, located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, to enhance cloud adoption and support data sovereignty. These facilities will host over 100 cloud-based solutions, ...including Zoho's business applications and ManageEngine's IT management tools. This move aligns with the UAE's digital strategy and aims to facilitate cloud migration in regulated sectors by offering local data storage and processing.
Oracle and the U . S . Department of Energy Collaborate to Accelerate AI Initiatives
Oracle and the U.S. Department of Energy have formed a collaboration to advance AI and computing initiatives, focusing on the Genesis Mission. This partnership aims to enhance AI capabilities, comput...ing infrastructure, and data architecture to boost U.S. research productivity and innovation.
Salesforce may rebrand as Agentforce, says CEO Benioff - Yahoo Finance
Salesforce is considering rebranding its corporate name to Agentforce, as confirmed by CEO Marc Benioff. This potential change reflects a strategic shift from cloud computing to artificial intelligen...ce, aligning with recent product rebranding efforts such as "Agentforce Sales" and "Agentforce Service." Focus groups indicated a preference for AI discussions over cloud technology, influencing this possible rebranding.